Whether you’re joining us for a tour, a workshop or simply a peaceful stroll through the estate, find out how to get the most from your time with us. From how to find us, and what to expect when you get here, this is what you need to know. Please remember that to visit the house and gardens, you will need an event ticket.
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Opening Times
You are welcome to explore the public footpaths of our 400 acre estate at any time. The Manor House and gardens opening times are subject to our events schedule.
Find Us
We are in West Horsley in Surrey, and can be reached by train, bus, car, bike or on foot. We are 1 mile from Horsley station, and our postcode for satnav is KT24 6AN.
Accessibility
We want to welcome everyone to West Horsley Place, and are committed to making your visit as accessible as possible. Please contact us in advance on info@westhorsleyplace.org if you have any concerns.
Food and drink
Currently we don’t have a permanent on-site café. Our pop-up barista serves drinks and snacks most days, and you are welcome to picnic.
Group tours
We welcome group visits to the house and gardens for up to 20 people, all year round. Please book in advance for exclusive tours and a tailored experience.
What is Open Everyday
You’re welcome to visit the estate everyday. It is open for walking and spending time outdoors, with free parking if you’d like to stop by and explore. Our Sensory Garden is always open for quiet reflection and connection with nature.
The Barn Courtyard and public toilets are open daily. Tiger Lily café is open Tuesday–Sunday.
No ticket is required for any of these activities and facilities.
What is Ticketed Access
To visit the Manor House and Walled Gardens, you’ll need to book an event ticket. The best way to see the house is to book a guided tour or history festival but exciting events also include workshops and family activities.
Event tickets are also required for special activities and experiences on the estate, including guided nature walks and foraging.
The Manor House and formal gardens at West Horsley Place are only open for events. Please look at our events calendar to discover the upcoming open days and guided tours.
West Horsley Place is on the A246, between Guildford and Leatherhead. Please use the postcode KT24 6AN. To find out more and plan your journey head to our How To Find Us page.
Car parking is available and free for all visitors. For small events, like workshops of guided tours, you are likely to find carparking on the tarmac surface. At large events, like Open Days and festivals, you may be directed by a carpark steward to overflow parking in our fields.
We have several accessible bays on the tarmac available. Please look at our Access page for more information.
You’re very welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy during your visit. You can use the tables by the barn or find a peaceful spot in the estate grounds. Please help us care for this special place by using the bins provided or better still, take your rubbish home with you. Open fires and barbecues are not permitted anywhere on the estate.
Dogs are very welcome on the estate and in the barn courtyard. They are also welcome at some of our larger events like open days and festivals. Please take a look at the specific event pages for more information. Only Assistance dogs may enter the house and walled gardens. A water bowl is available in Place Farm Courtyard.
Visitors are very welcome to enjoy the Tiger Lily pop-up café in the barn courtyard, anytime it is open, without buying a ticket to an event in the Manor House. Please note that there are exceptions - for example during large events or private events like Weddings. West Horsley Place reserves the right to close our barn courtyard and car park on any selected day. Please see our Food and Drink page for more information.
To visit the Manor House and Walled Gardens you will need to book an event in advance as spaces are limited. If tickets are available on the door this will be stated on the event page.
Making West Horsley Place as accessible as possible is very important to us. Please find the full information to help you plan your visit on our Access page. If there is anything further, we can do to help or improve please give us a call on 01483 282032
There is currently no permanent inside catering options at West Horsley Place. However our lovely pop-up partner, Tiger Lily Coffee Van, are stationed in the barn courtyard offering hot drinks, savoury snacks and cakes. For very large events additional food and drink vans will join us or we will set up a bar. Please see specific events for information.
